Androstenedione
Background:
Evaluation of hyperandrogenism, premature adrenarche, investigation of CAH
Measured as part of a steroid profile, including 17-hydroxyprogesterone and testosterone (by mass spectrometry)
Other Comments:
Analysed by Clinical Laboratory Services, Level 1 Clinical Biochemistry, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2WB
Age/gender specific reference ranges provided by referral laboratory
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry (referred)
Requirement:
- Serum/gel (red/gold top)
Turnaround Time:
6 - 8 weeks